From spring 2008, EEV compliant engines have been available as an option across the DAF Range. From the beginning of January next year, all models of the LF Range – often used for urban and city centre applications - which are powered by the PACCAR FR 4.5 litre four-cylinder engine will be EEV compliant as standard. Without the fitment of a soot filter, particulate emission values are realised that were long thought to be only achievable with gas engines.
DAF were one of the first manufacturers to be able to offer EEV compliant diesel engines and the EEV option has proved a particularly popular choice in the LF with the previous version of the FR engine, where it was available at a single power rating of 160hp. A number of the UK’s largest fleets chose the EEV option because of its benefit to the environment and no doubt the availability of EEV as standard at all ratings from 140 to 210hp will allow operators from a broader operational range to take advantage.
DAF offers the PACCAR FR EEV engine with power outputs of 140 hp (103 kW), 160 hp (118 kW), 185 hp (136 kW) and, recently, 210 hp (154 kW). The FR EEV is the standard engine in the LF45 at GVW’s of 7.5 to 12 tonnes and in the LF55 at 13 to 15 tonnes GVW.
The LF is the UK’s most popular truck and in the 7.5t to 15t sector it accounts for almost 40% of registrations. It is frequently used for local and regional distribution into urban areas, where operating with low emissions and minimal environmental impact is most important.
The PACCAR FR engine in the DAF LF uses an advanced common rail fuel injection system with operating pressures which have been increased from 1,600 to 1,800 bar. In addition, further optimisation of the engine management system and the use of revised pistons result in even better combustion. Without the use of a soot filter, the very stringent EEV emission standard is achieved, which, when compared to the current Euro 5 standard, requires a further 33% reduction in soot particle emissions, to a mere 0.02 grams per kW/h.
Depending on the model, the LF is specified with a five or six-speed manual gearbox as standard, with an AS-Tronic automated transmission available as an option. The Allison automatic transmission is also available for specialist applications.
2009 Edition
Earlier this year, a number of enhancements were introduced to DAF’s popular distribution truck in the 7.5 to 21 tonnes GVW segment. The interior is even more attractive thanks to the use of new materials and colours. New seats provide even greater comfort. Vehicle and journey information can be shown on the main dashboard display in an even wider range of languages (35). All 4×2 LF models are now fitted as standard with a system that warns the driver if the pressure in one of the tyres is too low. To further increase the efficiency of the LF series, the load-sensing valve is replaced by an electronically controlled regulator to achieve even more graduated braking control and to reduce maintenance. The LF45’s axles also now have unitised bearings which minimise scheduled maintenance.
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